A few miles down from the silk road... The Khan al Khalili market in Cairo is a scene right out of “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” White-robed men puff on hookas in grotty corner cafes, watching tourists bargain for gold, silver, and papyrus scrolls. Whitewashed alley walls are layered with rugs (some still heavy with the scent of the dusty villages where they were made) and camel saddle covers—heavy with tassles and brilliantly woven patterns. In each doorway, the vendor has a smile, an extended hand to potential customers, and a cup of tea ready to seal a deal. I fell in love with the Khan al Khalili, and tried to go every day I was in Cairo, sitting at a shaded cafe, drinking a iced potion of crushed strawberries or a cup of mint coffee, and watching the parade of humanity pass by. The Khalili Wrap reminds me of Cairo—loose-fitting and comfortable, with wide, cuffed sleeves, a v-front opening, closed with two buttons (one hidden) at front, and “v”s at front, side, and back bottom edge of jacket, accented with tassles at the tips of the “v”s for an exotic, Middle Eastern feel. Made of medium weight cotton and/or cotton flannels, the Khalili Wrap is perfect for transitional dressing—both as outerwear and as a jacket for work or home. Can be decorated with a variety of stamped images. Would you like a closer look at the detail? Length is approximately 35 inches from shoulder to tassle. Khalili Wrap, $100   Please remember that the colors you see in the photo are not exact due to different monitor calibrations—contact me and I will send you a swatch sheet so you can see the actual fabrics used. main | lamps | clothing | Uzbek fans | about | sizing links | feedback/ordering info | travel stories Copyright © 1998 Compass Rose Studios Site design and HTML by Qdesign of Bethesda, Maryland. If you experience any problems with this site, please let us know.